In the mood to start your day with a pompous breakfast? Drop in at the Greenfish, located in The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street. The breakfast platter is laden with fruits, croissants, 'Farm Fresh Eggs' and a lot more, enough to keep you on your toes the whole day. Light lunch and vegetable dishes are the highlights of the place. Fresh catch from the ocean is a treat for sea food lovers. Stained glass and mosaic tiles weave a cheerful and warm pattern.
Heed the name of the restaurant and order the famous dumplings at this Beijing eatery. Mr. Shi's Dumplings is proud of its creations and rightfully so, with fluffy, perfectly baked dough filled with pork, beef, chicken and other more exotic fillings. Fried or steamed these dumplings are also offered as dessert with strawberry, banana and chocolate options. Best of all is the cheap prices and English menu, which make ordering a breeze.
You might be able to tell from the line out the door that this is one of Beijing's hippest Japanese restaurants. It is, and for so many reasons: Killer rolls, amazingly fresh sashimi, fried oysters, teppanyaki beef, the list goes on. Despite its popularity it is still a relaxed environment in which to dine. Check out their incredible sake menu and remember to make a reservation.